Happy St. Olav Day!
In the battle at Stiklestad in 1030, King Olav lost and was killed. His body was moved to Trondheim. One year later his grave was opened and it was discovered that his hair and his nails kept on growing. The Saint Olav was "born" and the people of Norway turned to christianity. (history in a tiny nut shell)
King Olav died on July 29th, and for almost 50 years now, the city of Trondheim are celebrating the St.Olav Festival
The cathedral has been open all through the night since yesterday for Olavsvaka and at 11pm this morning, the main St.Olavs Mass will be celebrated.
Pilgrims from all over Norway, even from all over the world, have found their way to Trondheim. Some stay in the Pilgrim Center, with only a short walk up to the cathedral.
This photo was taken early in the morning yesterday, while the area was still quiet. Now it is filled with people and activity.
"But look. What is this green, yellow ansd red wreath on the Vestfronten / The Western Wall?"
St.Jacob, the saint of the pilgrims, was decorated the 25th of July, St.Jacob's Day.
Is there anything you need as a pilgrim? You can get it all on the Historical Market at the Festival :-)
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More info about Nidaros Pilgrim Center
